Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into WorkdayJob Posting Date:October 21, 2026
Application Deadline:Salary Information:$118,104 - $147,630
(For current employees, pay may not be restricted to the posted range and will be set in accordance with the Madison College Compensation Manual guidelines for internal salary placement.)
Department:EVP Institutional Policy and Strategy
Job Description:Madison College is seeking a strategic leader to oversee business and industry customized contract training and community education. The
Associate Vice President, Workforce Innovation and Community Education role focuses on building strong internal and external partnerships, leading teams, and aligning programs and resources with regional workforce needs and open enrollment community education interests. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, faculty, and community partners, the successful candidate will expand learning opportunities, strengthen connections between non-credit and credit programs, and ensure the College remains responsive to the evolving needs of employers, students, and the unique communities it serves across all of southcentral Wisconsin.
This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Policy and Strategy
Position Details- Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position with core hours typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. This is an onsite role, based at our main Truax campus with travel required throughout southcentral Wisconsin.
- Benefits: Madison College offers an excellent benefits package, including vacation, holidays, health, vision, dental and life insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). A relocation stipend may be available for this position.
- Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by November 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The recruitment may close without further notice after the first consideration date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Required Documents: Applications missing either document will not be considered.Accountabilities:- Leads, supports and develops teams to ensure accountability of institutional objectives and operational excellence. This includes effective deployment of human resources practices such as inclusive hiring, performance management principles, development opportunities and employee support
- Contributes and engages in budgetary, financial and procurement decisions that ensure fiduciary responsibility while meeting operational and institutional goals.
- Directs managers and oversees strategy development, planning, staffing needs, business development, and community partnership relationships. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and ensures integration with academic units and students services.
- Collaborates with internal and external leaders to develop and expand non-credit-to-credit pathway programming, ensuring alignment with institutional academic standards, supporting student success and facilitating instructional partnerships across divisions.
- Develops and implements collaborative policies, processes and procedures within the unit that align with college policies to ensure seamless, consistent student experiences and business partnerships.
- Leads strategic partnerships with business, industry, public agencies, and community organizations to align program offerings with labor market needs, enhancing student employability, professional development offerings, and regional economic growth. Serves as a senior representative for workforce strategy and innovation, positioning the college as a leader in regional economic and academic advancement.
- Manages program operations, business development and faculty development by overseeing programs, personnel and compliance with policies, regulations and accreditation standards drawing on expertise in learning, business and leadership.
- Oversees professional development, employee learning, and personnel matters within the unit to build a high-performing, engaged, and continuously improving team that supports institutional goals and student success.
- Leads collaboration with the Grants Office and Academic Affairs to align funding opportunities with academic priorities and expand resources for innovation and program development. Serves as the unit lead for facilities planning and strategies to ensure that learning and development environments effectively support instructional needs and long-term academic and business and industry goals.
- Engages in collaborative leadership by being consistently present at the college, serving on executive teams and contributing to the advancement of the college to support enrollment management through unit-level strategic planning and data-informed decision-making.
- Creates an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Ability to effectively lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment to achieve institutional objectives.
- Ability to make sound operational, management and financial decisions that support institutional goals, budget accountabilities and an effective work unit, including successfully implementing directives and using discretion in confidential matters.
- Knowledge of higher education administration, entrepreneurship, general business operations, academic planning and institutional governance.
- Knowledge of workforce trends, labor market needs and economic development to align academic programs with industry demands.
- Knowledge of budgeting, financial management and resource allocation.
- Skill in strategic planning, systems design and policy development.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in matters where the individual represents the institution's views.
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify emerging trends and apply insights to guide decision-making, strategic planning and academic program development.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse populations and foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning and work environment.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required
- 7 + years of relevant professional and progressive work experience including people management
- Ability to travel occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district. Travel reimbursement is provided
- Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets College insurance requirements for hire and continued employment
Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email [redacted] or HR hotline [redacted].To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the [redacted].edu domain as a safe sender in your email. 
